Newsletters

As we come to the end of 2023, it’s my pleasure to share our achievements and describe our plans for the coming year. ...

17 December, 2023

It’s finally Spring and Cannes is just around the corner! Since we last communicated, the IEFTA team has been busy with festivals, markets, pitch sessions, workshops and other film development programs. ...

08 May, 2023

As the new Director of the Global Film Expression Initiative and IEFTA Partnerships, I am delighted to share our Fall Newsletter.  I hope you’ll notice continuity of purpose and familiarity of collaborations, alongside new opportunities, new filmmakers and new directions to explore.   ...

07 October, 2022

Marco Orsini Steps Down as President of IEFTA...

21 September, 2022

Providing a recap to keep you apprised of our progress and engaged with our endeavours. ...

15 October, 2019

Upcoming events - IEFTA at Berlinale to give presentation on Encouraging Collaboration with Emerging Filmmakers....

02 February, 2019

At the heart of our mission is the discovery and development of film talent from under resourced regions. ...

08 January, 2019

We thank you for supporting the Emerging Filmmakers participating in IEFTA's Global Film Expression and attending this year's 3rd edition of "Refugee Voice in Film" with the UNHCR at the 2018 Cannes Film Festival. Click the link below to sign the petition and support their cause....

01 June, 2018

As we enter our 12th year and continue our mission, we are in preparation for a full schedule during Cannes Film Festival focusing on bringing new talent to Cannes as well as continuing to spread awareness of the refugee crisis....

08 April, 2018

Our mission at IEFTA is multi-fold: to discover and promote emerging talent in cinema from around the world, to encourage dialogue among filmmakers, to promote cultural diversity and international understanding, and to engage the art of cinema....

20 February, 2017

Dear Friends and Supporters of the IEFTA, The IEFTA marked its 10th Anniversary in 2016 with new projects, new partners and renewed determination!  We are so proud of what we’ve been able to accomplish and grateful  to you our friends, funders and collaborators for enabling us to deliver opportunity and education to those with limited access to cinematic self-expression.  Your passion & perseverance have allowed us to inspire and produce film art while changing perceptions and creating opportunities. Below, I have...

26 September, 2016

It is with a mixture of pride and astonishment that we celebrate 10 years of the International Emerging Film Talent Association, a Monaco-based NGO whose life-changing support for film-related creativity in emerging countries you have made possible!...

03 December, 2015